The Art of Distilling, Grain to Glass

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Close-up of whiskey bottles labeled 'Barber Lee Single Malt' and 'Heirloom Coffee Bourbon,' with glasses of whiskey on a white surface.

Barber Lee Spirits is a small, craft distillery that specializes in harder to make, unique, and delicious spirits. We are a grain to glass distillery: all of our products are fermented, distilled, aged, and bottled under our roof.

We use the finest ingredients to create our expressive whiskies, apple brandy, rum, and absinthe.

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We are open to the public Wednesday – Sunday for Tastings, Tours, and Cocktails! Enjoy a flight of our spirits, and explore our full cocktail menu.

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Petaluma’s 10th Annual Holiday Food Fair
Nov 23
Petaluma’s 10th Annual Holiday Food Fair

An Indoor Farmer's Market - Sunday before Thanksgiving

Dozens of local food makers under one roof, the Monday before Thanksgiving. Cheese, bread, charcuterie, chocolate, honey, preserves, wine, and spirits, bought straight from the people who make them. Stock the table, knock out some gifts, stay a while and have fun!

This year, for the first time, we are hosting our annual event at our distillery (Barber Lee Spirits) in downtown Petaluma, where fair attendees will also have the opportunity to taste our spirits and enjoy seasonal cocktails and libations while they shop and enjoy our extensive holiday decorations!

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Xmas Fondue Feast After Dark
Dec 8
Xmas Fondue Feast After Dark

Our cheesy holiday tradition has returned! Our lights will be turned off, our massive Christmas Village will be twinkling and full of wonder, and you will be enjoying a special holiday spread of great food, wine, and melty cheese next to the magic!

$230 ticket price is good for 1 table for 2-4 people (children welcome) and includes a bottle of wine, roasted prosciutto purses, various cheeses & salumi to snack on, our house recipe Fondue including everything you need for dipping, Christmas Cookies, apple cider/ hot buttered brandy/ or an after-dinner pour of any of our spirits – all in a low light environment while our Christmas display shines right next to you!

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Petaluma Winter Wine Stroll
Dec 10
Petaluma Winter Wine Stroll

Bundle up and wine down for an evening exploring the nine wine destinations of downtown Petaluma.

Welcome to the 2nd annual Petaluma Winter Wine Stroll! Explore the nine wine tasting rooms and wine bars along the one mile span of downtown Petaluma. Each location will be pouring 2-3 of their most popular wines. Get in the holiday spirit by wearing your most festive Christmas sweater and/or holiday swag! All wines will be available for purchase to kickstart you holiday shopping.

All attendees will be divided up among the nine businesses for their check-in point. You will begin at one of the assigned locations to check in and receive your wristbands. You will be emailed and texted your check in point two days before the event begins.

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Petaluma's 5th Annual Holiday Maker's Fair
Dec 13
Petaluma's 5th Annual Holiday Maker's Fair

Join us at the Barber Lee Spirits Distillery in downtown Petaluma for a festive day of shopping, creativity, and holiday cheer! Our in-person event features a wide variety of talented local artisans and makers showcasing their unique crafts and creations. Discover one-of-a-kind gifts, handmade jewelry, beautiful artwork, woodworking, metal craft, and more! Sip our cocktails and wine while you shop, and enjoy all of the decorations in our decked-out distillery!

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Cocktail Class 'Manhattans & Martinis'
Dec 19
Cocktail Class 'Manhattans & Martinis'

We're Getting Classy. Cocktail Classy.

Join head mixologist Lorraine Barber at the distillery for a new round of cocktail classes just before Christmas!

Two dates to choose from, with very limited seating. These intimate classes focus on the theory and technique behind two of the most beloved classic cocktails: Manhattans & Martinis.

Get your technique down and shine as the bartender at your holiday parties.

You'll learn, make, and drink several variations of these classics, with plenty of hands-on practice.

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Who We Are

Two families brought together by their mutual love for craft spirits and the true art of distillation. The Barbers and the Lees started Barber Lee Spirits in 2017 in an old, brick warehouse built in 1910 in Petaluma, CA – a historic town in Sonoma County.

Here they use the finest malted rye, heirloom corn, raw sugar cane, and organic herbs and fruits to craft their expressive spirits. Traditional methods and sustainability are a large part of the Barber Lee process.

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